VoiceReader AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like VoiceReader

VoiceReader is described as 'TTS Text-To-Speech Application for script authors' and is a Text to Speech service in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to VoiceReader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best VoiceReader alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like VoiceReader are Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader, eSpeak and TextAloud.

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VoiceReader alternatives page was last updated Dec 19, 2024
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  1. Balabolka icon

    Balabolka

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    Balabolka is a Text-To-Speech (TTS) program. All computer voices installed on your system are available to Balabolka. The on-screen text can be saved as a WAV, MP3, MP4, OGG or WMA file. The program can read the clipboard content, view the text from DOC, EPUB, FB2, HTML, ODT...

    64 Balabolka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Balabolka screenshot 1

    Balabolka Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  Remembers position in file

    Balabolka VS VoiceReader

     

    • Balabolka is the most popular Windows alternative to VoiceReader.

    • Balabolka is the most popular free alternative to VoiceReader.

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietaryVoiceReader is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

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    Read aloud the content of any web page with one click using this browser extension for desktop and mobile browsers. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Read Aloud Extension screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Reading
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode

    Read Aloud Extension VS VoiceReader

     

    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Web-based alternative to VoiceReader.

    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Open Source alternative to VoiceReader.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceVoiceReader is Paid and Proprietary
    • Read Aloud Extension is LightweightVoiceReader is not according to our users
  4. NaturalReader icon

    NaturalReader

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    Natural Reader is a professional text to speech program that converts any written text into spoken words. The paid versions of Natural Reader have many more features.

    132 NaturalReader alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    NaturalReader screenshot 1

    NaturalReader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Save-as-mp3
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Scroll sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Support for Windows Hello

    NaturalReader VS VoiceReader

     

    • NaturalReader is the most popular Mac alternative to VoiceReader.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryVoiceReader is Paid and Proprietary
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    Verbose

    Verbose is a text-to-speech software that converts written text into spoken words. It is designed to assist individuals who have difficulty reading or prefer to listen to content. With Verbose, users can convert documents, emails...

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    eSpeak

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    eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.

    94 eSpeak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    eSpeak screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

    eSpeak Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Export to WAV
    4.  Support for Android Things

    eSpeak VS VoiceReader

     

    • eSpeak is the most popular Android & Linux alternative to VoiceReader.

    • eSpeak is Free and Open SourceVoiceReader is Paid and Proprietary
  7. TextAloud icon

    TextAloud

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    NextUp.com develops Windows text to speech (TTS) software applications like TextAloud that let your computer talk with AT&T Natural Voices. TextAloud can also be in Microsoft Word as a plug-in.

    94 TextAloud alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TextAloud screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in Dictionary
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Reading
    9.  Support for Windows Hello

    TextAloud VS VoiceReader

     

    • TextAloud is the most popular commercial alternative to VoiceReader.

    • TextAloud is Paid and ProprietaryVoiceReader is also Paid and Proprietary
    • TextAloud is LightweightVoiceReader is not according to our users
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    Cloud TTS

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    CloudTTS is a straightforward text-to-speech application. Simply type in or paste the text you'd like to hear, and it reads it back to you.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Cloud TTS screenshot 1

    Cloud TTS Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multiple languages

    Cloud TTS VS VoiceReader

     
  10. Verbose icon

    Verbose

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    Verbose is a text-to-speech software that converts written text into spoken words. It is designed to assist individuals who have difficulty reading or prefer to listen to content. With Verbose, users can convert documents, emails, web pages, and other text-based content into...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Verbose screenshot 1

    Verbose Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Read Aloud

    Verbose VS VoiceReader

     
  11. Speech Central icon

    Speech Central

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    ? The best text-to-speech experience - our proprietary engine significantly enhances the output of Apple's voices and AI voices (OpenAI, Azure, Google) by infusing their readings with emotion and variation.

    57 Speech Central alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RS flagSerbia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Speech Central screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Text to Speech
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Read Aloud
    9.  AI-Powered

    Speech Central VS VoiceReader

     

    • Speech Central is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to VoiceReader.

    • Speech Central is Freemium and ProprietaryVoiceReader is Paid and Proprietary
    • Speech Central is Privacy focused and LightweightVoiceReader is not according to our users
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    Helperbird

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    Experience fast, accurate speech-to-text conversion on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and iOS with Helperbird's Voice Typing feature. Make communication simpler and more efficient. Try it free today!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Apps
    Helperbird screenshot 1

    Helperbird Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text to Speech
    3. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    4.  Speech to text
    5.  Voice to Text
    6.  Book Recommendation

    Helperbird VS VoiceReader

     
  13. TurboTTS icon

    TurboTTS

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    TurboTTS is a free text-to-speech online tool. Up to 70 languages, more than 300 types of real-life voices to choose from, simple and easy to use.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    TurboTTS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    TurboTTS VS VoiceReader

     
  14. SpeakMyVoice icon

    SpeakMyVoice

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    With SpeakMyVoice, you're always part of the conversation. Your voice, your story, your freedom.

    • Type to Speak: Express yourself effortlessly. Just type, and let our app be your voice, anytime, anywhere.
    • Natural Voices: Choose from a variety of lifelike voices or even cl.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    SpeakMyVoice screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Text to Speech
    5.  OpenAI integration
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Voice input
    8.  AI-Powered

    SpeakMyVoice VS VoiceReader

     
  15. Simple TTS Reader icon

    Simple TTS Reader

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    Simple TTS Reader is a small clipboard reader. Simply copy any text, and it will be read aloud. You can choose any installed speech engine, e.g. Microsoft Anna. This text-to-speech utility can also be minimized to tray.

    72 Simple TTS Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Simple TTS Reader screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, released in October 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Simple TTS Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    Simple TTS Reader VS VoiceReader

     
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